English and maths GCSEs are now graded from nine to one, (previously A to G). The expected standard is now grade four and above (previously C and above), with grade five a ‘strong pass’.

Suffolk is in line with national figures, with 64 per cent of pupils achieving a standard pass in English and maths. Suffolk is in the top half of authorities for grade five in English and maths and has risen by 40 places for this measure, to 43 out of 151 authorities.